An extraordinary day out, 2.5 hours from Marrakech: 50 seconds of freefall facing the often snow-capped peaks of the Middle Atlas, with an FFP-approved club that has been sending people skywards since 2000.
Your skydive is waiting 2.5 hours' drive from Marrakech, at Beni Mellal Airport: the city itself has no dropzone. PACMA, an FFP-approved club, takes you up to 4,000 m for a tandem skydive facing the Middle Atlas, every day from 5 December 2026 to 4 April 2027, from €250 (2,500 MAD for residents of Morocco).
Your skydive from Marrakech at a glance
Where you jump
Beni Mellal Airport (BEM), at the foot of the Middle Atlas
From Marrakech
≈ 2.5 hours' drive north-east: a great day trip or weekend away
Altitude and freefall
≈ 4,000 m, ≈ 50 s of freefall at ≈ 200 km/h
Under canopy
Opening at around 1,500 m, then 5 to 7 minutes of panoramic flight
Come as a group: from 10 people, 2,100 MAD per person, on quotation, booked 6 days ahead.
Secure card payment (3-D Secure) with Tiki, via the payment institution Chari Money, charged in Moroccan dirhams (MAD); the exact amount is shown before you confirm. Non-resident prices in euros, resident prices in dirhams with proof of residence.
How do you get from Marrakech to Beni Mellal?
The easiest way is by road: about 2.5 hours north-east, in a hire car or with a private driver. Coaches also run from Marrakech to Beni Mellal, and a taxi takes you on to the airport. The club doesn't run a shuttle, but we're delighted to help you plan your journey.
How to travel
Time
Best for
Good to know
Hire car
≈ 2 h 30
Couples, families, friends: total freedom
Set off early; Google Maps and Waze directions on our practical info page.
Private driver
≈ 2 h 30
Sitting back and heading home relaxed after the jump
Price agreed with the transport company; ask us for advice on WhatsApp.
Coach + taxi
Depends on the route
Solo travellers on a budget
Timetables and fares on ctm.ma and supratours.ma; a taxi then takes you to the airport.
Fly to Beni Mellal
On site
Coming straight from Europe
Beni Mellal Airport (BEM) is the dropzone; routes vary by season, so check with the airlines.
Staying in Marrakech without a car? Message us before you book your slot and we'll suggest the ideal departure time. Everything you need to reach the airfield is waiting on our getting to Beni Mellal page.
Can you do it as a day trip from Marrakech?
Yes! Allow about 2.5 hours' drive each way; on site, check-in, the briefing, the jump and lunch by the runway make for a memorable day. Leave early: the club opens at 8:30 am. And to savour it all without watching the clock, treat yourself to a night in Beni Mellal.
1
Leave Marrakech
About 2.5 hours' drive north-east across the plain to Beni Mellal Airport.
2
Welcome and briefing
Check-in, kitting up and a briefing with your instructor: in a few minutes you know exactly what to do for the exit, the freefall and the landing.
3
The climb in the Pilatus
15 to 20 minutes climbing to around 4,000 m as the Middle Atlas unfolds through the window.
4
Freefall
About 50 seconds at close to 200 km/h, facing peaks that are often snow-capped: the moment you'll be talking about for a long time.
5
Under canopy
Opening at around 1,500 m, then 5 to 7 minutes of pure calm admiring the scenery before you land on the airfield.
6
Lunch by the runway
A meal under the caidal tent (70 MAD) to relive the jump with your friends or family if they've come along.
7
Head back or stay the night
Drive back to Marrakech in the late afternoon, or stay in Beni Mellal to make a weekend of it.
Why not make a weekend of it in the Middle Atlas?
Beni Mellal deserves far more than a there-and-back. Stay one night and you'll jump with a light heart, then take time to explore the foothills of the Middle Atlas: springs, kasbahs, mountain lakes and waterfalls. One night and a morning of exploring are all it takes to come home with a head full of memories.
A night in Beni Mellal
The town sits right against the mountains: Ain Asserdoun spring, gardens and the Ras el Ain kasbah. All our ideas in things to do in Beni Mellal.
Bin el Ouidane lake
A large turquoise reservoir in the heart of the Middle Atlas, perfect for a peaceful morning after your jump.
Ouzoud waterfalls
Combine them with your skydive over two days from Marrakech: our unusual day trips guide sets out the plan.
Skydiving, paragliding or a hot-air balloon: what's the difference?
Around Marrakech you'll mostly find tandem paragliding and hot-air balloon flights: lovely experiences, but with no freefall. A skydive, on the other hand, starts from an aircraft at around 4,000 m and gives you about 50 seconds of freefall before the parachute opens. It's waiting for you at Beni Mellal, 2.5 hours' drive away.
Criterion
Tandem skydive
Tandem paragliding
Hot-air balloon
Take-off
Pilatus PC-6 aircraft, at ≈ 4,000 m
On foot, from a slope, wing already open
Basket, usually at dawn
Freefall
≈ 50 s at ≈ 200 km/h
None
None
Where
Beni Mellal Airport, 2.5 hours from Marrakech
Atlas foothills, near Marrakech
Around Marrakech
Feeling
Intense: the freefall, then 5 to 7 min under canopy
Airborne, no fall
Gentle and contemplative
Dreaming of real freefall? Simply check that a "skydiving Marrakech" offer starts from an aircraft: some actually refer to a paragliding flight. For a detailed comparison, read our guide to skydiving, paragliding or a balloon ride.
What will you see on a skydive at Beni Mellal?
On a clear day, the moment you leave the aircraft, the often snow-capped peaks of the Middle Atlas rise up ahead of you and the Tadla plain spreads out 4,000 m below. For about 50 seconds you race through the sky at close to 200 km/h; then the canopy opens and you savour the panorama in near silence.
The peaks of the Middle Atlas, often snow-capped in winter, straight ahead as you leave the aircraft
The Tadla plain and its patchwork of fields, 4,000 m below
Beni Mellal tucked against the mountains, then the airfield growing larger under your canopy
The magical quiet of the canopy ride: 5 to 7 minutes to take it all in
Why skydive with PACMA?
Because your first skydive deserves a serious, passionate club. PACMA is approved by the French Parachuting Federation, has been skydiving for over 25 years and applies FFP rules on every lift, from the briefing to the landing, with a qualified instructor at your side: you jump with complete confidence.
An FFP-approved club
The Parachute Air Club du Maroc is approved by the French Parachuting Federation (FFP): training, equipment and jump rules follow FFP regulations.
Over 25 years of experience
Founded in 2000 by Karim Zaz and Omar Benizi, the club has jumped at Beni Mellal Airport since 2003 and welcomes skydivers from Europe every winter.
A proper jump aircraft
The Pilatus PC-6 Porter carries 9 skydivers plus the pilot to around 4,000 m in 15 to 20 minutes. A second aircraft joins at busy times.
Experienced technical direction
Omar Benizi, president and chief instructor, has been skydiving since 1975 and has around 14,000 jumps, according to the press. Your instructors are qualified and guide you every step of the way.
Safety comes first
Every parachute is fitted with an automatic activation device, and every weather call is made by the chief instructor, who always puts safety first: you jump with total peace of mind.
Weather: free rebooking
Wind or cloud getting in the way? Your skydive is moved free of charge to another date in the season, or turned into a credit: you lose nothing.
The perfect present for a trip to Morocco: gift vouchers are bought online and printed straight away. A voucher is valid for the season, until 4 April 2027 for one bought today, with the date printed on it.
The club doesn't run a shuttle, but you're spoilt for choice: hire car, private driver, or coach and then taxi. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll help you choose the ideal option and departure time for your slot.
Does the price change if I travel from Marrakech?
No, the price is the same wherever you come from: €250 for non-residents and 2,500 MAD for residents of Morocco, with proof of residence. Just add the drive and, why not, a night in Beni Mellal to make the most of it.
Is the video included in the price?
It's optional, and well worth it: €100 for non-residents, 1,000 MAD for residents, added online with your jump. It's the best way to relive your 50 seconds of freefall and share them with everyone back in Marrakech.
Do I need any skydiving experience?
None at all! On a tandem you're harnessed to a qualified instructor who handles the exit, freefall, opening and landing. A ground briefing of a few minutes covers the handful of positions to hold: all that's left is to enjoy it.
I'm a bit scared: is a tandem right for me?
The tandem exists precisely for you! You need no experience and no special courage: after a clear, relaxed briefing, you're harnessed to a qualified instructor who takes care of everything. Every parachute has an automatic activation device and the club follows FFP rules. Your only job: enjoy it, and leave proud of yourself.
What documents should I bring from Marrakech?
Very little: a medical certificate confirming you're fit to skydive (without one, the club doctor sees you on site for 200 MAD), proof of residence in Morocco for the resident rate and, for minors, parental consent. On the day, our team guides you through everything else.
What if the weather stops the jump on the day?
You lose nothing. The chief instructor decides, always putting safety first; if you can't jump, your skydive is moved free of charge to another date in the season, or turned into a credit. Before you set off, a quick WhatsApp message is all it takes to check.
How do I pay, and can I pay in euros?
You pay online by card, secured with 3-D Secure, with Tiki, via the payment institution Chari Money. The payment is charged in Moroccan dirhams (MAD), and the exact amount is shown before you confirm. Non-residents book on the euro price list, residents on the dirham price list.
How far ahead should I book from Marrakech?
Book your date and slot online before you set off, so you can travel with peace of mind: the Pilatus carries 9 skydivers per lift. Online booking is open until 4 April 2027. For a group of 10 or more, allow 6 days.
Can I jump on the day I land in Marrakech?
Yes, if your flight lands early: allow 2.5 hours' drive from Marrakech and book an afternoon slot, as the club closes at 6:00 pm. To savour your skydive to the full, though, it's best kept for the next day or the one after.
When is the best time to skydive from Marrakech?
The whole season is a great time: from 5 December 2026 to 4 April 2027, the club welcomes you every day. In winter the Atlas peaks are often snow-capped, which makes the panorama spectacular. To get the date you want, especially at a weekend, book ahead.
Can I give a skydive to someone staying in Marrakech?
Yes, and it's a gift that makes a trip! Gift vouchers are bought online and printed straight away. A voucher is valid for the season, until 4 April 2027 for one bought today, and the exact date is printed on it. The recipient then picks their date.
Updated 18 October 2026 · prices and dates read live from the club's catalogue
Book your tandem skydive above the Atlas
Choose your date online, from 5 December 2026 to 4 April 2027: we'll welcome you at Beni Mellal Airport, 2.5 hours from Marrakech, for an unforgettable skydive.
